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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,497.40, 7,586.36 and 2,979.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,497.40, 7,586.36 and 2,979.45 is: 4,111.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,497.40 : 7,586.36 = 2,979.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,497.40/7,586.36 = 2,979.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,497.40x = 7,586.36 × 2,979.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,497.40x = 22,603,165.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,603,165.40/5,497.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.61

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